Group Therapist - Pediatric & Adolescent Therapy

Universal Health Services; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings to continue education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Website

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System seeks a Group Therapist to deliver psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic care to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. You will prepare and run group sessions, guide participation, and monitor dynamics to support progress toward treatment goals.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with treatment teams, and adherence to the daily program schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field and/or licensed in a clinically related field.
• Prior experience providing group facilitation.
• Experience with psychiatric mental health populations preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic treatment in group settings.
• Prepare and facilitate regular group therapy sessions for diverse ages.
• Guide patient participation and address group dynamics during sessions.
• Document group notes and progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicate with program director and treatment teams to ensure schedules.

Skills

Group facilitation

CBT theory

Communication skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Licensed/Certified in IL (LPC/LSW/LCPC/LCSW) preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services' Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System seeks a Group Therapist to deliver psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic care to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. You will prepare and run group sessions, guide participation, and monitor dynamics to support progress toward treatment goals.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration with treatment teams, and adherence to the daily program schedule.